DALLAS — The No. 2 seed Dallas Mountaineers punched their ticket to the PIAA District 2 Class 5A semifinals Wednesday night with a commanding 45-22 win over No. 7 Wallenpaupack.
Hazleton Area opened the District 2 Class 6A boys basketball playoffs with authority Wednesday night, defeating Scranton 58-40 behind a balanced offensive effort and a dominant third-quarter surge.
Engaging Excerpt: Tied at 40 and trading punches in a packed Holy War, it wasn’t about who started faster, it was about who finished stronger. Holy Cross owned the final stretch, turning a dead-even battle into a statement 53–42 quarterfinal win when it mattered most.
Lackawanna Trail High School set the tone early and never looked back, locking up Mountain View High School in the opening quarter and building a 34–17 halftime lead in a 66–53 district playoff win. Logan Seigle poured in 20 points as the Lions controlled the pace from start to finish, answering Mountain View’s late push at the free throw line to seal it. Defense first. Composure late. Trail moves on.
The Dallas Lady Mountaineers capped off an incredible 16–4 season with a historic milestone, earning the PIAA Sportsmanship Award for the first time in program history. Built on respect, resilience, and a strong team culture, this group proved that success is measured by more than just wins — it’s about the legacy they leave behind.